Mouse Models FXTAS Publication

Fmr1 (CGG)98 knock-in mice

Identification

Causal gene(s)
FMR1
Repeat size or mutation
CGG knock-in mouse with 98 CGG
Animal model
Mouse

Model Details

Type of model
knockin

Transgenic Construct

Transgenic construct: sequence type
The mouse (CGG)9 repeat was exchanged for a human (CGG)98 repeat
Transgenic construct: details
Construct with mouse Fmr1 promoter where the mouse (CGG)8 was exchanged for a human (CGG)98 repeat
Promoter: gene
Fmr1
Promoter: species
Mouse

Phenotype

Progression
progressive
Hallmark features
Cognitive decline and neutomotor disturbances

Source & Publications

Originating lab / institution
Erasmus University Rotterdam

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